2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a stop at Bellecour Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Textile Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Textile Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Place des Jacobins
Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Statue of Louis XIV
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Statue of Louis XIV. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
There is a problem with the shower, which floods the bathroom
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Perfect location, friendly staff and great bar. We spent our last two nights in Lyon at the best hotel in town.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Property was very nice. Good food. Great staff. Little oasis in a bit of an odd area. But very convenient to travel around the city.
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Globe et Cecil Hôtel
The only issue was that they didn’t put a bath towel in my room. And room was too small
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
An ideal hotel in the heart of Lyon. Room was large enough for 2 people and very comfortable. The staff were attentive to our requests. The hotel has a resto in the premises and good eatery options around it. Tram is close by too.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
The hotel is in a great location. Convenient to the train, public transport and walking distance to many sights.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 2nd Arrondissement
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Textile Museum and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Textile Museum to Bellecour Square – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
